Afghanistan is going to be here a long time, and what's critical is that Afghanistan's relationship with its neighbors are, to the maximum extent they can be, constructive and operationally useful.

Early life and education
Allen was born in Fort Belvoir Virginia. Krulak ultimately serving as his military secretary. S.

John R. As of January 22 2013 the Pentagon’s inspector general has cleared Allen of any wrongdoing following an investigation.